Comparison

InSite Classroom vs SAMS Field Data Collection

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InSite Classroom

This app simplifies childcare center management for administrators and staff. It allows for real-time tracking of attendance, meals, child and staff movements, and daily reports, all from a single interface on iPad.

Highlights
  • Live attendance tracking
  • Child and staff ratio management
  • Check-in/out and room transfers
  • Meal tracking with CACFP requirements
  • Daily report creation
  • Child information access
  • Photo uploads
Features
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Simplify your center management with Procare Software's newly revitalized InSite Classroom app for iPad. With the latest updates, it’s easier than ever before to track attendance, track meals, record Daily Insite, and more – all from one screen. You must be registered with our online suite to use InSite Classroom. Your administrators, staff and authorized 3rd party service providers can complete the following tasks: • View live attendance information • Actively manage child and staff ratios • Check children in/out, and easily move them from room to room • Check staff in/out and transfer to different rooms • Track meals including recording CACFP requirements • Create and manage 'Daily InSite' information • Quickly access child information (parents and contacts) • Upload photos for children, parents and contacts • Highly secure, quick and easy to use • Each iPad is authorized for specific locations InSite Classroom integrates with the following Procare Software DCW/SCW solutions: • DayCare Works • SchoolCare Works

About

SAMS Field Data Collection

This app allows field operators to test compliance and input data for drinking water quality in various US cities. It helps municipalities maintain healthy water standards.

Highlights
  • Field data entry
  • Compliance testing
  • Drinking water monitoring
  • City water quality maintenance
  • Data input for operators
Features
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Enables all field operators to test the compliance and enter data so that different cities in US can maintain healthy drinking water.

Screenshots

SAMS Field Data Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SAMS Field Data Collection at 3.7 against InSite Classroom's 2.4. SAMS Field Data Collection also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SAMS Field Data Collection holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InSite Classroom ships an update every 2 months, SAMS Field Data Collection monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
InSite Classroom versus SAMS Field Data Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInSite ClassroomSAMS Field Data Collection
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperProcare Software, LLCNJBSoft LLC

Customer experience

InSite Classroom

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

SAMS Field Data Collection

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

InSite Classroom

No in-app purchases

None

SAMS Field Data Collection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InSite Classroom free?
InSite Classroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAMS Field Data Collection free?
SAMS Field Data Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InSite Classroom or SAMS Field Data Collection?
SAMS Field Data Collection is rated higher. InSite Classroom averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SAMS Field Data Collection averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do InSite Classroom or SAMS Field Data Collection have ads?
Neither InSite Classroom nor SAMS Field Data Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InSite Classroom or SAMS Field Data Collection?
InSite Classroom ships an update every 2 months, and SAMS Field Data Collection monthly. Most recently, InSite Classroom was updated on November 1, 2026 and SAMS Field Data Collection on November 2, 2026.

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